TG meets the self-driving S-Class

Last year, we got up close with an automated version of Mercedes' super limo. The future is here, folks

Car company bosses love to introduce new models by being driven in them onto the stage at motor shows. Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche, an eminent engineer, likes to drive them on himself. But at this year's Frankfurt show he broke his habit and swooshed on in the back seat of an S-Class. Only thing is, there was no one driving.

Words: Paul Horrell

This feature was originally published in the November 2013 issue of Top Gear magazine